Somewhat related to the changing ellipsis and punctuation - I remember looking into the phrase 'dash it all!'. Supposedly because publishers couldn't print 'Damn!' and change… (View Post)

I have to admit that despite being relatively politically engaged - I have absolutely zero memory of the 2011 referendum. Don't remember any campaigns, don't remember voting in it, don'… (View Post)

Phew. I know a lot of people who still think taking the first letter from a set of words is better than just 'my favourite line from a slightly obscure 90s indie track!'. I think it goes ba… (View Post)

The Ukrainian Eurovision song video is up on youtube now. Filmed in the wreckage of bombed cities. It's quite effective I think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8Z51no1TD0 (View Post)

This reminds me - there's a new series of Borgen. I think it's been shown... somewhere. But due for wide release on Netflix at the start of June. (View Post)